Counselor

Description

Responsibilities:

Provide support for service users with mental health, behavioral health and substance abuse issues in accordance with the agency’s mission statement. As a Counselor you will coordinate and monitor the array of services and supports identified in each consumer's person-centered plan. These interventions are strength-based and focus on the promotion of recovery, symptom reduction, increased coping skills and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning. Maintain the orderly delivery of services through the implementation of applicable standards and regulations.

Essential Functions:

· Work with individuals, groups and communities to improve mental health

· Encourage clients to discuss emotions and experiences

· Provide initial counseling consultation with all new members

· Examine issues including substance abuse, aging, bullying, anger management, careers, depression, relationships, LGBTQ issues, self-image, stress and suicide

· Include family in counseling coordination

· Help clients define goals, plan action and gain insight

· Develop therapeutic processes

· Has the ability to provide trauma services 

· Take a holistic (mind and body) approach to mental health care

· Provide Clinical Oversight support 

· Coordinate with Regional Intake Coordinator in regards to new clients

· Complete Assessments and Treatment plans and provide a diagnosis based on observations. 

· Help with Center’s counseling groups as needed

· Utilize outlook for emails, calendar, and Microsoft teams communication as directed

· Attends staff meetings and required training classes.

· Other duties as required

Requirements

Education

Master’s Degree in related field Required 

Experience:

6 month supervisory experience  Required

Program experience at a recovery center or group home setting Required 

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

· Basic computer skills (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

· Excellent time management skills

· Excellent organizational and communication skills

Professional Certifications & Licenses:

Type & State: 

Valid and current Licensed Professional Counselor for the State of Arizona Preferred

Licensed Associate Counselor  Preferred